Exhaust Audio/Video Clip Compilation Thread - 2.5i Edition

I have a 2012 NA Legacy 2.5i where are you all buying these aftermarket exhausts? Can anyone please post some links as to where to get them...Thanks!!

 

There is a FAQ at the top if this particular forum listing hat gives a lot of info with links and such. Also, if you are in the New England area, there are a series of shops called Lou's Custom that specialize in exhaust systems. You pick your muffler brand and the tips for your muffler. They even do dual if your car can support it (which I think the 2012's can ) The whole process takes around 2 hours or so and around $500 or so. If you don't live in the Northeast, then I suggest looking around. You may find an alternative.

 

Also, there is an exhaust topic listing on the main page...

Sorry for being a NOOB, but I've been looking for the axle-back seen here ([ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wd872xdTYr8&feature=player_embedded]X02 on 2.5i Legacy - YouTube[/ame]) on the interwebs, and can't seem to find them for sale anywhere for my 2009 2.5i (as well as the XO2 axle-backs). The sound that they put out seem to be pretty sweet! I'd like to start pricing stuff out so I can start saving for a set.

 

Thanks Guys

^^^^ As a side note, on page 1 it states that the exhaust was mislabeled in the video. (It's actually a cxlighting)

Doesn't look like any on the market currently - at least not via cxlighting or GMS (gimmick motorsports)...

Hey guys, just wondering if the avo axle-back from the video was just the mufflers, like this, http://www.subimods.com/avo-axle-back-twin-muffler.html Or if it was a system? Sorry, I'm a noob. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Yep, just the mufflers. The rest of the exhaust is stock.

Ok thanks, and do they really cost $650, or can I get them cheaper somewhere?

$650 is actually the lowest I've seen. Most vendors sell them for $699. I got lucky and bought them used locally for $350, but had to pay an exhaust shop to weld them on because the previous owner chopped the flanges off for some reason... With most, if not all car modifications, you get what you pay for. The AVO units are high-quality resonated mufflers, shine beautifully, and will not rust like the cheap stuff on eBay. The tone is deep and the perfect volume for a daily driver.

$650 is actually the lowest I've seen. Most vendors sell them for $699. I got lucky and bought them used locally for $350, but had to pay an exhaust shop to weld them on because the previous owner chopped the flanges off for some reason... With most, if not all car modifications, you get what you pay for. The AVO units are high-quality resonated mufflers, shine beautifully, and will not rust like the cheap stuff on eBay. The tone is deep and the perfect volume for a daily driver.

They sell as fast as they are posted used... been looking for some used for awhile now...

 

Just might have to break the bank and buy new.

$650 is actually the lowest I've seen. Most vendors sell them for $699. I got lucky and bought them used locally for $350, but had to pay an exhaust shop to weld them on because the previous owner chopped the flanges off for some reason... With most, if not all car modifications, you get what you pay for. The AVO units are high-quality resonated mufflers, shine beautifully, and will not rust like the cheap stuff on eBay. The tone is deep and the perfect volume for a daily driver.

 

 

Like he said. I got a AVO CBE , and its perfect !

I have the AVO mufflers and I am quite happy with them!

Do cat back exhausts for legacy GT's fit 2.5i's I can't find this answer anywhere it seems like they have the same bends as the stock legacy 2.5i but I'm not sure if the flanges match up or the length of the exhaust is different

Any help woul be great

^Yes. Expect to lose a bit of low-end power from the larger diameter piping though (most LGT cat-backs are 3").

Thanks! so for instance would this ----> http://www.ebay.com/itm/STAINLESS-STEEL-DUAL-MUFFLER-CATBACK-CAT-BACK-EXHAUST-SUBARU-LEGACY-TURBO-2-5L-/180912280940?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a1f36556c&vxp=mtr#ht_3991wt_1396

Exhaust be OK for my car? I'm only looking for some noise and a little bit of power and not looking to spend much (i refuse to do the hogzaust)

Yea, if it fits an 05-09 LGT, it should fit 06-09 2.5i. Again, be aware you that will lose low-end power. Also, eBay stuff is known to rust pretty quickly. You get what you pay for.

Ok thanks alot man and yeah by low end power do you mean like starting off and low speeds?

Yea, the low-rev range you mainly use for daily driving. If I were you, Id get a set of decent universal mufflers e.g. Magnaflow or Vibrant Performance and then to go a reputable exhaust shop to make a custom axle-back. You might pay a bit more, but you won't lose power, get the sound you want, and they won't rust.

 

Just something to think about ;-)

Like he said. I got a AVO CBE , and its perfect !

 

Hey Manchito,

 

Do you happen to have any audio clips of your setup?

Hey Manchito,

 

Do you happen to have any audio clips of your setup?

 

i have a crappy cellphone record , but it doesn't deserve to be posted .

 

I will soon grab an hd camera + a good mic from a friend of mine and record it.

Word! I am looking at doing that exact setup with AVO.

 

Is your pipe 3" or 2.5" on the CBE?

3" , but i do not know if there is a big difference between both size , would need to ask Paul about that.

They sell both 2.5" and 3" for the mid-pipe. I'd go with the 2.5" on an N/A.

I actually already spoke with Paul and he was mega helpful. He said the 2.5" for N/A cars was the way to go.

 

I was just curious what you had.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3-KMDaBYK0]Subaru Legacy 2.5i exhaust UEL Magnaflow - YouTube[/ame]

Updated with clips of a 2012 with Perrin axle-back.

 

The videos on the first page are somewhat in chronological order by model year. By somewhat, I mean the 06-09 will be mixed since they all sound the same.